The problem with using iPad as a kneeboard is moving head down and up. In IMC when you’re cross checking approach plates it can be confusing if not dangerous. iPad in field of view (glare shield or attachment mounted) is much better solution for various reasons, cooling included. Where do you keep ...

The problem with using iPad as a kneeboard is moving head down and up. In IMC when you’re cross checking approach plates it can be confusing if not dangerous. iPad in field of view (glare shield or attachment mounted) is much better solution for various reasons, cooling included.

If you have enough height, as you should in training, pull the operating engine back to 12-15%, so you don't have to deal with yaw and the risk of losing directional control. Let the airplane descend gently while maintaining 80 knots. That’s really slow and uncomfortable for clean configuration and...

It’s all about taking my lifetime passion to another level. Last year it was 40 years since I started to fly and I’ve never thought about turning it to a profession. But it happened.

...over-priced western economies... The old US/Eurocentric era of dominance and control is nearly over. We still earn our bread in these over-priced western economies and Chinese won't give us any. This situation is the result of shortsighted run-for-profit and must-growth policy in years when prod...

Boatguy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:22 pm Wouldn’t this engine need to be certified before being used in any EASA/TC/FAA certified airplane?

Absolutely. Which won’t happen. At least not soon. Or ever.

1. I wanted to buy a DA62 but my wife wanted a single 2. My experience with the DA40NG has been great 3. Jet-A (availability, quality of the fuel) - safety 3. Not Avgas - I think that avgas engines are going to be a problem in the SAF transition - safety 4. Long wings - aero behavior/stalls etc - s...

CFIDave wrote: ↑Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:36 pm
Could the AEC2.0L engine eventually replace Austro engines in new Diamond Austria/Canada aircraft?

I’m not sure if I’d sit behind this engine.

Congratulations Emir! You have a great future ahead of you. I had 35+ years and wouldn't have traded it for any other career. Thanks! It won’t last long because of the age limit :) but I still expect it to be fun and interesting. It’s a small cargo company and I’ll take some other business related ...

Thanks!